The right option is; a. soil degradation
Soil degradation most plausibly accounts for the reduction in corn yield.
Soil degradation is an environmental problem in which the condition or quality of soil is reduced due to its improper use usually for agricultural or industrial purposes. Soil degradation can reduce the physical, chemical and biological quality of soil. Soil degradation results in loss of organic matter, soil contamination, fertility decline, and soil acidity or alkalinity which can greatly affect agricultural productivity.
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Minerals make up rocks. ... Igneous rock , formed by the cooling of magma (molten rock) inside the Earth or on the surface. Sedimentary rocks, formed from the products of weathering by cementation or precipitation on the Earth's surface. Metamorphic rocks, formed by temperature and pressure changes inside the Earth.
I would say the middle section
Natural ecosystems are able to maintain a vibrant diversity of life because they incorporate intricate recycling systems that conserve essential materials.
Nonrenewable resources either don't replenish themselves, or don't do so in a timely fashion that keeps up with our demand. Therefore, we need to cut our consumption to prolong the resources supply.
